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Florida State FAU Georgia UCF Clemson Miami UT Austin USF Main Campus Purdue Binghamton University UNC Chapel Hill Wisconsin| University of Florida | Florida Gulf Coast University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida | FGCU | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 55,211 | 15,969 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #802 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ufl.edu | fgcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida | FGCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,477 | $4,191 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,694 | $22,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,950 | $9,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $10,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,555 | $7,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 72% |
Admission |
Florida | FGCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 64,473 | 15,657 | ||
| Admitted | 15,054 | 11,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.3% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.9% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1490 | 1040/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Nov 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida | FGCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida | FGCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,815 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $201 |
Diversity |
Florida | FGCU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Florida | FGCU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Florida | FGCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Florida is larger than than FGCU based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 15,969 students)
Florida vs. FGCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida or FGCU?
- University of Florida is 6.8% more expensive to attend than FGCU for in-state tuition ($4,477.00 vs. $4,191.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Florida than Florida Gulf Coast University ($25,694.00 vs. $22,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Gulf Coast University than Florida ($10,834 vs. $11,740)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Gulf Coast University are 12.1% lower than costs at University of Florida ($9,772 vs. $10,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Florida than Florida Gulf Coast University (92% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Florida students is 45.2% larger than aid received Florida Gulf Coast University ($10,555 vs. $7,268)
Florida vs. FGCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida or FGCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FGCU or Florida .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 196 points higher than at FGCU (1081)
- Incoming Florida students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at FGCU (24)
- Accepted freshman FGCU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Florida (3.9)
- FGCU has a higher acceptance rate (74.4%) than Florida (23.3%)
Florida vs. FGCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida or FGCU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between FGCU and Florida.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than Florida Gulf Coast University (84% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Florida earn on average $17,400 more per year than FGCU graduates after ten years. ($62,600 vs. $45,200)
- University of Florida students graduate with a $3,685 lower median federal student loan debt than FGCU graduates. ($15,815 vs. $19,500)
- Florida graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than FGCU graduates. ($163 vs. $201)
- More Florida graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FGCU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/